Winter Stroll
Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand, published by Little, Brown on October 13, 2015, is a contemporary fiction piece that explores the dynamics of family life during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of Nantucket, the story follows Kelley Quinn, owner of Winter Street Inn, as he reflects on a challenging year while preparing for Christmas. The narrative unfolds through Kelley’s holiday letter to friends and family, revealing both the struggles and celebrations of the Quinn family, including Kelley’s evolving relationships and the arrival of new family members.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions as the Quinns navigate their holiday plans, including the baptism of a new baby and the traditional Christmas Stroll. The story delves into themes of family, love, and the complexities of past relationships, particularly with the unexpected arrival of Kelley’s estranged second wife, Mitzi. As the family gathers, tensions rise with the presence of old flames and new romances, creating a festive atmosphere filled with both joy and conflict. This first edition, comprising 272 pages, offers a glimpse into the lives of contemporary women and the intricacies of family life during a season meant for celebration.
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“Happy Holidays 2015! It has been a rough year for the Quinns, but I would like to start by saying thank you for all of the well wishes and positive missives sent our way.”
Another Christmas on Nantucket finds Winter Street Inn owner Kelley Quinn reflecting on the past year as he writes a holiday letter to friends and family. Though the year has had its share of misfortune and worry, the Quinns have much to celebrate. Kelley, now single, at least is on better terms with his first wife Margaret, who is using her celebrity to lure customers to the inn in record numbers. Their son Kevin has a beautiful new baby, Genevieve, with the Inn’s French housekeeper, Isabelle; and their daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice guy–her devoted colleague, Scott.
Now the Quinns are looking forward to celebrating Genevieve’s baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the family, and enjoying the cheer of Nantucket’s traditional Christmas Stroll. But just when a peaceful family gathering seems within reach, Kelley’s estranged second wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island after souring on her relationship with the inn’s former Santa Claus. Soon Kelley isn’t the only Quinn entertaining a surprise guest from Christmases past as lovers old and new gather beneath the mistletoe. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, it’s going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns–and the inn–through the holidays intact.
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